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Watch Ava Grow

Ava Marie was born March 12, 2010. When we became parents, we became connected to the primal energy that makes us human to have family and take care of one another. Motherhood has brought me closer to the mothers in my life as much as made me grow in new ways that you can't imagine until it happens to you.

Ava is a vibrant baby. She likes to laugh, sing and dance to music, play with her friends, and snuggle with her Mommy and Daddy. She gives kisses all the time. I'm amazed every day when we're together how bonded and in love we have become.

Our parenting philosophy is to let Ava grow at her own pace, following her cues at each stage of development. Going with the flow is so much easier. We provide her opportunities to learn and shower her with love.

On good days I feel very balanced with my career, marriage, and motherhood, but there are days when I'm feeling pulled in different directions and exhausted. I like feeling all of it and expanding myself to learn how to make our life easier so we can be happy and present in our family life.

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Aaron, Amanda, and Ava Berkey

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This blog offers tons of quick, easy tips that have helped me as I juggle a hectic schedule, while remaining focused and motivated to maintain good health. I offer strategies for healthy living beyond just what to eat. There are millions of books and videos out there, but they fail to bring you practical ways of balancing your precious resources - time and money! Look for health news, fitness motivation, and tips on prioritizing your spending for kitchen equipment, organizing your kitchen, shopping lists, and meal planning for the insanely busy and the cash-minded folks.